Emotions run high for Postecoglou

MICHAEL LYNCH 11:01pm Victory coach admits he often does get carried away with his feelings for the game.

Osieck sacking was in pipeline for months

SEBASTIAN HASSETT 7:48pm Chief executive David Gallop admitted the FFA considered dumping Holger Osieck as far back as June.

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Sky Blues chiefs won't forget the Roar deal

Sydney versus Brisbane was a rivalry a long time in the making, writes Sebastian Hassett.

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Spiranovic ready for Popovic's call

DOMINIC BOSSI Socceroos defender Matthew Spiranovic is in line to make his debut for the Western Sydney Wanderers against Wellington on Sunday after coach Tony Popovic declared him fit to start.

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Brisbane v Sydney FC: The lowdown

SEBASTIAN HASSETT The match ups and players for A-League clash between Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC.

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Masterful vision kicks a goal

Leaping Larry Well done to Frank Lowy and David Gallop for identifying the need for an Australian Socceroos coach.

Heart must dictate play, says Aloisi

MICHAEL LYNCH Pragmatisim, not prettiness, is the watchword for Melbourne Heart this season.

Pignata steps in to save tardy keeper

SEBASTIAN HASSETT Sydney FC goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic was on the verge of being dumped from the starting line-up for last week's match against Newcastle after arriving late for the clash at Allianz Stadium.

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Reds and Victory draw in A-League

Steve Larkin 10:28pm Adelaide United drew with Melbourne Victory 2-2 in Friday night's A-League fixture in Adelaide.

Live A-League coverage: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory

Teo Pellizzeri 6:43pm Return here on Friday night for live coverage of the compelling clash between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory.

FFA pondered sacking Holger Osieck as Socceroos stumbled into World Cup

MICHAEL LYNCH 3:01pm FFA chief executive David Gallop has admitted that the organisation had been looking at axing Holger Osieck as long ago as last June.

FFA considered sacking Osieck earlier

Angela Habashy 7:42pm FFA boss David Gallop has confirmed they'd been considering sacking Holger Osieck since the World Cup qualifiers in June.

For Aloisi, it's all about results

Michael Lynch 2:42pm Heart will have to make the play in front of their supporters – and almost certainly without Harry Kewell – against a side whose stock in trade is soaking up pressure.

Tony Popovic reveals Western Sydney Wanderers were approached by FFA over Socceroos coaching role

DOMINIC BOSSI 4:30pm Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic remains a firm possibility to become the next Socceroos coach after he revealed the Football Federation of Australia approached the Wanderers regarding his services.

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Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale return for crucial week in Spain

11:43am Barcelona and Real Madrid will be boosted by the return of Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale this weekend as both sides prepare for a vital week in their season.

Chelsea's John Terry struggled with 'self-esteem', says Jose Mourinho

11:36am Jose Mourinho feared John Terry's career was on the way down, but the Chelsea manager believes his star defender is now back to his best after a loss of "self-esteem".

Arsene Wenger waits to discover Arsenal's title potential

11:28am Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's true standing among the Premier League title contenders will become clearer at the end of November.

Arsenal must not betray values - Wenger

9:24am Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday that his club will not abandon their principles despite beginning to make their presence felt in the transfer market.

England honoured to have Steven Gerrard as captain, says Brendan Rodgers

HENRY WINTER 10:11am Liverpool manager hails his 'remarkable' leader.

How can England trust a coward?

Paul Hayward 10:15am Whistle-blower who ran to the press betrayed his lack of moral courage by hiding under a cloak of anonymity.

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli in doubt for Champions League clash with Barcelona

7:38am AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is an injury worry for the Serie A giants ahead of next week's Champions League clash with Barcelona after suffering a thigh injury.

Sth African soccer referee arrested

Gerald Imray 4:18am South African police have arrested a top soccer referee on match-fixing charges but the government has yet to look into FIFA concerns.

Postecoglou the man for the job, hypothetically speaking

MICHAEL LYNCH ''Hypothetical'' was the word of the day as Ange Postecoglou faced the media at Melbourne Victory's training ground, where questions relating to the club's Friday night clash with Adelaide United were very much down the agenda.

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Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Mateo Poljak keen to prove last season just the warm-up

DOMINIC BOSSI If there's one thing Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Mateo Poljak wants to erase from last year, it's the ''fairytale'' tag.

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Dutch model failed us: Ex-AIS official

FFA's decision to go Dutch isn't producing players good enough to play for the Socceroos, says Steve O'Connor.

Keeping it simple: Gombau sets style

MICHAEL LYNCH New Adelaide United bosswants his side to play the same short-passing, possession-based game, home or away.

Postecoglou near to coaching goal

MICHAEL LYNCH Victory boss confirms that Football Federation Australia has been in contact with his club.

Reds road trip to challenge Victory

MICHAEL LYNCH Overshadowed in all the 'Ange for Australia' talk is the fact that Victory has one of the toughest assignments on the calendar on Friday night.

Socceroos have lost their way

ANGE POSTECOGLOU We used to stand for courage in the face of adversity. It's time to rediscover our spirit.

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